Jan 10, 2022

Marian Finch

CHARLESTON – Marian Pearl Finch, 85, of Charleston, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon, with Pastor Brad Brown officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Marian was born December 13,...

Jan 7, 2022

Allen Houston

ASHMORE – Allen Houston, 72, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

His funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Maranatha Baptist Church, 3400 DeWitt Avenue, Mattoon, with Dr. Dan Haifley officiating.  Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial...

Jan 6, 2022

Gwin Metzler-Weiscope

CHARLESTON – Gwin Ann Metzler-Weiscope, 60, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home

Gwin was born April 25, 1961 at Charleston, daughter of Frances Ruth (McCord) and Wayne Metzler.  She is survived by a daughter, Kesha Davie of Mattoon, grandson, Demitiri Davie of Mattoon, and three sisters, Cathie Halbrook,...

Dec 31, 2021

Larry Barron

CHARLESTON – Larry E. Barron, 71, of Charleston, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Wood officiating.  Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will begin at 10:00...

Dec 25, 2021

Brenda King

CHARLESTON – Brenda J. King, 81, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Brenda was born August 17, 1940 in Charleston, daughter of Gerald and Esther (Adams) King.  She is survived by one son, Troy Cuppy and wife Jeanie of Overland Park, KS; five grandchildren,...

Dec 3, 2021

Carol Ann Lang

CHARLESTON – Carol Ann Lang, 49, of Charleston, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home.

Her graveside Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2021 at Janesville Cemetery.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Carol was born October 27, 1972 at...

Nov 24, 2021

Judith Lynn (Miller) Whitinger was born July 20, 1951, in Mattoon, Illinois to Ernest and Marge Miller. She passed away at age 70 on Wednesday November 24, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois, after becoming ill with pneumonia four days prior. Judy grew up in Mattoon, Illinois, raised by her father Earnest and stepmother Virginia...

Nov 3, 2021

Stephen Higgins

CHARLESTON – Stephen "Steve" Mack Higgins, 56, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his home.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2021 at East Harrison Street Church of God.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. Visitation will be one hour...

Nov 2, 2021

Silas Nathan Robert Hughes

CHARLESTON – Silas Nathan Robert Hughes, 5 months, of Charleston, was embraced in the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

His graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Silas was born May 22, 2021 at Sarah Bush...

Oct 24, 2021

Lori Ann Steevens

MARTINSVILLE – Lori Ann Steevens, 58, of Martinsville, passed away Sunday October 24, 2021 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, followed by her funeral at 3:00 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

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Oct 23, 2021

Evelyn Marie (Goble) Pinnell

CHARLESTON – Evelyn Pinnell, 99, of Charleston, passed away at 9:07 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Villas of Hollybrook in Charleston, Illinois.  Evelyn was a former resident of the Kansas and Ashmore, Illinois areas.

Evelyn was born in Edgar County, Illinois on November 22, 1921, the daughter of Edwin...

Oct 22, 2021

David Kelley

ASHMORE – David Kelley, 71, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family.

David was born January 15, 1950 at Terre Haute St. Anthony Hospital, son of Theron and Dorothy (Nickles) Kelley.  He married Vickie Sue Richey, September 19, 1975 at her parents' home in Ashmore; she...

Oct 21, 2021

Robert Gene Parkison, 84, of Tunkhannock, known as Bob or Parky to friends and family passed away on October 21, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

Bob was born on January 25, 1937, in Charleston, Ill. He was the son of Robert Victor and Lucille

Jourdan Parkison. He was a graduate of University of Illinois and...

Oct 17, 2021

Richard Donley

CHARLESTON – Richard D. Donley, 73, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at SBLHC.

His graveside Memorial service will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2021 at Kickapoo Cemetery, rural Charleston, with Pastor Roger Wood officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Richard was born January 14, 1948 in Coles County,...

Oct 15, 2021

Reva Evans

CHARLESTON – Reva Leann Evans, 47, of Charleston, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Reva was born August 3, 1974 in Charleston, daughter of Kathleen Ann (Evans) and Jeffery Brady, Sr.  She is survived by her children, Brittany Repp, Rowdy Brown, and Kaylie Brown, siblings, Jeffery Brady,...

Sep 26, 2021

Cindy L. Price

CHARLESTON – Cindy Lou Price, 60, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Kenny Hughes officiating.  Burial will follow in Craig Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Visitation will be...

Sep 25, 2021

Vera Winnett

MATTOON – Vera (Elston) Winnett, 87, of Mattoon, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, September 25, 2021.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Salisbury Church in Hutton, with Pastors Ray Finney and Michael Stewart officiating.  Entombment will be in Beavers Cemetery...

Sep 24, 2021

Curtis Lester, Jr.

CHARLESTON – Curtis Frank Lester, Jr., 94, of Charleston, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at University Baptist Church, 2831 Whitetail Drive, Charleston, with Pastor Matt Philbrick officiating.  Burial with military rites by...

Sep 12, 2021

Gladys White

LERNA – Gladys Marie White, 68, of Lerna, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at SBLHC.

Her graveside funeral will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2021 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Gladys was born November 13, 1952 in Chicago, daughter of Walter and Betty Lou (Swinford) Akulic.  She...

Aug 24, 2021

Lola "Mae" Elliott

MATTOON – Lola "Mae" Elliott, 96, of Mattoon, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon, with Reverend Steve Morgan officiating.  Per Mae's wishes, there...